America

As I enjoy my long Independence Day weekend, complete with family, friends, food, and fireworks, I cannot help but be thankful for America. For the freedom I have because I was born an American citizen. The freedom that allows me to say what I want, do as I please (more or less), and take part in how things work for our country. Of course if I could take a bigger part in that, I would do things differently, but that is another story for another time. When I think about all our founding fathers did 235 years ago in attempt to gain our independence from England and the war that was fought for that independence, it is hard for me not to be thankful. I love this country, and I am so thankful to be one of its 300+ million citizens.

Time

It has been over a year since I have written here. It wasn't exactly a break because I don't feel like I ever got "going" with this blog. I've had a livejournal since I was 14 and have stuck with it. It has been amazing to look back and see the ways I have changed over the last several years. I have no idea if I'll keep up with this at all, mostly because I don't feel like I can delve into anything of significance.

I am thankful for the time I have had to learn and grow over the past months and years. It has been such a blessing to be with many different people in different places in their lives, and as the summer begins (at work), I am looking forward to being with my fourth graders. Engaging with them, spending time with them, bonding with them, and most importantly teaching them about Christ. I know it won't always be easy, but I know it will be worth it both now and eternally, and for that? I am thankful.